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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.24, 879.34 and 404.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.24, 879.34 and 404.28 is: 557.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.24 : 879.34 = 404.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.24/879.34 = 404.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.24x = 879.34 × 404.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.24x = 355,499.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,499.58/637.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.87

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